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Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Mercy

  • Springfield, MO
  • 1 day ago
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    Skills

    • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
    • Certified Case Manager (CCM)unmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Emergency Responseunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Occupational Therapyunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Prescription Drugsunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Quality of Careunmatched
    • Quality of Lifeunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Treatment Evaluationunmatched
    • Treatment Planunmatched

    Description

    Find your calling at Mercy!

    Provides patient care by organizing and conducting medically prescribed programs in order to achieve maximum potential. Displays treatment skills practicing within the scope of Missouri Practice Act and in compliance with all rules and regulations with National Board and governing bodies in the State of Missouri. Promotes growth and development of department by assisting in special projects and/or coordinating activities in patient care programs.

    Position Details:

    Occupational Therapist (Per Diem)

    Empower patients. Restore independence. Make a lasting impact.

    We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist (Per Diem) to join our rehabilitation team. In this rewarding role, you will provide patient-centered care through medically prescribed occupational therapy programs designed to help individuals achieve their highest level of function and independence. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and play a key role in improving the quality of life for patients across a variety of settings.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Evaluate, plan, organize, and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment programs.
    • Deliver skilled therapeutic interventions that promote functional improvement and maximize patient potential.
    • Practice within the scope of the Missouri Occupational Therapy Practice Act and maintain compliance with all applicable state, federal, and professional regulations.
    • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, therapists, patients, and families to develop and achieve treatment goals.
    • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and outcomes.
    • Promote departmental growth and excellence by participating in special projects, quality initiatives, and patient care programs.
    • Respond effectively and professionally during emergency situations when required.

    Qualifications

    Required

    Education

    • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

    Licensure

    • Current Occupational Therapy license in the hiring state or eligibility for licensure.

    Certifications

    • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.

    Other

    • Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations.

    Preferred

    Certifications

    • National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

    What We Offer

    • Flexible per diem scheduling.
    • Opportunity to work alongside a collaborative and supportive healthcare team.
    • Meaningful work that helps patients regain independence and improve their daily lives.
    • A culture focused on clinical excellence, professional growth, and compassionate care.

    If you are passionate about helping patients overcome challenges and achieve their highest level of independence, we invite you to apply and become part of our dedicated rehabilitation team.

    Why Mercy?

    From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

    Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSpringfield, MO
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1986
    Websitehttps://www.mercy.net/

    About Company

    Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.

    Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.

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